Pinetown Crime Statistics

Pinetown, Durban (eThekwini), KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F13/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

4,954

-0.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

6,543

per 100k

Safety Score

13/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

100,950

Crime Breakdown — Pinetown (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1,204	24.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	1,117	22.5%
Common assault	contact	500	10.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	500	10.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	483	9.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	412	8.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	381	7.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	240	4.8%
Common robbery	contact	239	4.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	229	4.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	199	4.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	192	3.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	157	3.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	129	2.6%
Kidnapping	contact	100	2.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	92	1.9%
Attempted murder	contact	80	1.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	72	1.5%
Carjacking	contact	57	1.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	45	0.9%
Rape	contact	43	0.9%
Murder	contact	35	0.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	33	0.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	32	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	17	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	4	0.1%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Pinetown Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Pinetown Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Pinetown Safe?

No, Pinetown has high crime levels.

Pinetown scores 13/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Pinetown is 6,543 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Pinetown, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+113%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-0.8%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

24% of all crime

Rank in Durban (eThekwini)

38/42

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Pinetown

In 2025, Pinetown recorded 4,954 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Pinetown is Commercial Crime with 1,204 reported cases (24.3% of all crime in Pinetown), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 1,117 cases (22.5%) and Common assault at 500 cases (10.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Pinetown has decreased by 0.8%, a positive sign for the Pinetown community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Pinetown?

The most reported crimes in Pinetown are Commercial Crime (1,204 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (1,117 cases), Common assault (500 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Pinetown compare to other areas in Durban (eThekwini)?

Pinetown has a crime rate of 6,543 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Durban (eThekwini), Umsunduzi is safer with a rate of 375 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Durban (eThekwini)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Umsunduzi	100,950	284	375	A (89)
Hammarsdale	100,950	352	465	A (86)
Inchanga	100,950	555	733	B (79)
Umbumbulu	100,950	590	780	B (78)
Malvern	100,950	801	1,058	B (72)
Kwandengezi	100,950	805	1,063	B (71)
Lamontville	100,950	814	1,075	B (71)
Folweni	100,950	928	1,225	B (68)
Mayville-Kzn	100,950	1,101	1,454	C (63)
Bellair	100,950	1,115	1,473	C (62)